Game and Parks talks turkey numbers, amidst spring season

An outdoor spring tradition like none other in Nebraska is that of turkey hunting.

April 1, 2026Updated: April 1, 2026

By Jake Bartecki

Regional

Norfolk to host 33rd annual Tour Nebraska

Norfolk to host 33rd annual Tour Nebraska

Man arrested after pulling gun on kids at library

Man arrested after pulling gun on kids at library

Counting on confidence: inside the final push to secure Madison County’s primary ballots

Counting on confidence: inside the final push to secure Madison County’s primary ballots

Grand jury finds no criminal conduct in Madison County death

Grand jury finds no criminal conduct in Madison County death

State

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Latest scam: fake traffic violation

100% compliance in Howard County alcohol inspections

Nebraska business leaders, Gov. Pillen step up support for Union Pacific-led merger

Kimball water tower maintenance to begin this month

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety